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Introductions / Re: Hello from the West Coast
« on: January 31, 2018, 04:35:19 PM »
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Introductions / Re: Hello from the West Coast
« on: January 31, 2018, 04:31:04 PM »
Sorry guys,
I'm sure, a lot easier to figure out year if one has a full picture of the bike to look at.
It was not easy, but I was finally able to get a hold of some pictures of the bike before I disassembled the bike and here they are.
I'm sure, a lot easier to figure out year if one has a full picture of the bike to look at.
It was not easy, but I was finally able to get a hold of some pictures of the bike before I disassembled the bike and here they are.
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Introductions / Re: Hello from the West Coast
« on: January 31, 2018, 04:22:52 PM »
First,
I would like to thank everyone that has shared their knowledge with me.
Pete,
Good eye on spotting the rocker frame feature.
kartjockey,
Thank you for the leads on decals.
Rick,
No plate under the neck that I can see, I'm attaching a picture of what I see.
Having said that, it is looking like there are more frame characteristics that are starting to point towards 49-51? versus 52.
So I guess my next question will be what are the differences between the L and M engines?
I would like to thank everyone that has shared their knowledge with me.
Pete,
Good eye on spotting the rocker frame feature.
kartjockey,
Thank you for the leads on decals.
Rick,
No plate under the neck that I can see, I'm attaching a picture of what I see.
Having said that, it is looking like there are more frame characteristics that are starting to point towards 49-51? versus 52.
So I guess my next question will be what are the differences between the L and M engines?
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Introductions / Re: Hello from the West Coast
« on: January 30, 2018, 08:01:30 PM »
Pete,
What's a rocker frame?
The main reason of me asking these questions is because I want narrow down late 40's or early 50's as the engine will be either an (L) or (M) at the end the year makes no difference, just want the correct engine to go with the bike.
What's a rocker frame?
The main reason of me asking these questions is because I want narrow down late 40's or early 50's as the engine will be either an (L) or (M) at the end the year makes no difference, just want the correct engine to go with the bike.
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Introductions / Re: Hello from the West Coast
« on: January 30, 2018, 07:03:43 PM »
Mine are straight, I see how the ones on picture you provided flare outward making the rear triangle wider.
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Introductions / Re: Hello from the West Coast
« on: January 30, 2018, 08:54:41 AM »
Pete,
I looked again and definitely no frame number.
Looking at the sketch you attached;
Gas tank identification: Top single cap.
Seat leaf spring: Looks straight or minor step? and yes, welded at fork hub.
Spring: Straight cylinder shape.
Headlight: Horizontal mounting holes.
I looked again and definitely no frame number.
Looking at the sketch you attached;
Gas tank identification: Top single cap.
Seat leaf spring: Looks straight or minor step? and yes, welded at fork hub.
Spring: Straight cylinder shape.
Headlight: Horizontal mounting holes.
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Introductions / Re: Hello from the West Coast
« on: January 29, 2018, 09:00:49 PM »
I could be completely wrong, but here's the main reason I think is a 52, by what's left of the tank's decals... for what I read, that's supposed to be a 52 only decal?
If no frame number, what other things should I be looking for to narrow down the year?
Please help.
If no frame number, what other things should I be looking for to narrow down the year?
Please help.
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Introductions / Re: Hello from the West Coast
« on: January 29, 2018, 08:33:59 PM »
Pretty cool I believe, if that is in fact what remains of the original servi-cycle decal...
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Introductions / Re: Hello from the West Coast
« on: January 29, 2018, 08:32:23 PM »
No, he does not and no frame number that I can find, my (newbie) understanding is that numbers came 53 forward.
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Introductions / Hello from the West Coast
« on: January 29, 2018, 08:03:43 PM »
Oscar here from sunny Southern California,
I've been into bicycles ever since I can remember, I've been mountain biking for the past 25 years and got into collecting and refurbishing old vintage bicycles the last 7 years or so.
A few months back I told my friend Tony that I needed a new challenge, I told him I was thinking about picking up and old whizzer, he told me, before I did anything to check out one of them Simplex servi-cycles. I did and I never looked back, I just fell in love with them and now the proud owner of what I think is a 52 Simplex.
The bike is in what I think real good condition for its age (og royal blue color) with great patina, but as so many others is missing the engine, SO LET THE HUNT BEGIN!
The bike was all put together when i got it, but after a short time in my possession, now a basket case. I will have it reassembled within the next couple of weeks.
By the way, I've already been in contact with Wayne and I already have a few parts on their way.
p.s. I'll be needing a model M engine, I know, I know I have to get in line, but I'm getting in line with my BIG BOY wallet in hand!
I've been into bicycles ever since I can remember, I've been mountain biking for the past 25 years and got into collecting and refurbishing old vintage bicycles the last 7 years or so.
A few months back I told my friend Tony that I needed a new challenge, I told him I was thinking about picking up and old whizzer, he told me, before I did anything to check out one of them Simplex servi-cycles. I did and I never looked back, I just fell in love with them and now the proud owner of what I think is a 52 Simplex.
The bike is in what I think real good condition for its age (og royal blue color) with great patina, but as so many others is missing the engine, SO LET THE HUNT BEGIN!
The bike was all put together when i got it, but after a short time in my possession, now a basket case. I will have it reassembled within the next couple of weeks.
By the way, I've already been in contact with Wayne and I already have a few parts on their way.
p.s. I'll be needing a model M engine, I know, I know I have to get in line, but I'm getting in line with my BIG BOY wallet in hand!
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